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Dharavi, Asia's largest slum

Dharavi Redevelopment: Non-Slum Dwellers to Get Minimum 500 Sq Ft Homes Under Major Policy Upgrade

Residents of buildings and chawls in Dharavi will now get a minimum of 500 sq ft rehabilitation units (370 sq ft carpet + 35% fungible) free of cost, up to a maximum of 753 sq ft, under a proposed amendment to development regulations. The change does not apply to slum hutment dwellers.
Maharashtra has extended government land lease tenure to 49 years with a renewal option up to 98 years, aiming to boost commercial development and increase state revenue.

₹1,800 Crore Allocation for Thane & Mira-Bhayandar: Govt Revises Project Funding

The Maharashtra government has revised infrastructure funding allocations worth ₹1,800 crore for Thane and Mira-Bhayandar, focusing on civic amenities, waste management, and urban development projects.
The Maharashtra government has directed municipal corporations and planning authorities to deploy High Rise Fire Fighting Vehicles (HRFFV) for buildings taller than 70 metres, aiming to strengthen fire safety in rapidly urbanising cities.

Maharashtra Directs Civic Bodies to Deploy High-Rise Fire Fighting Vehicles for Buildings Above 70 Metres

The Maharashtra government has directed municipal corporations and planning authorities to deploy High Rise Fire Fighting Vehicles (HRFFV) for buildings taller than 70 metres, aiming to strengthen fire safety in rapidly urbanising cities.
Maharashtra has kept Ready Reckoner rates unchanged for FY 2026–27, providing relief to homebuyers and developers while helping maintain affordability and market stability.

Maharashtra Budget 2026: Affordable Housing Push, Metro Expansion and Digital Urban Services Offer Big Boost for Homebuyers

The Maharashtra Budget 2026 focuses on homebuyers with 3.57 lakh PMAY homes, rooftop solar incentives, major metro expansions and large infrastructure projects expected to improve housing affordability, connectivity and urban liveability across the state.
The Maharashtra Government has proposed deleting ‘Natural Area’ reservations on two Salt Pan Division plots to rezone them for warehousing and IAS gymkhana use. Citizens have one month to submit objections. In a city struggling for green spaces, critics warn this could set a dangerous precedent.

Mumbai’s ‘Natural Area’ Land to Be Rezoned for Warehousing and IAS Gymkhana — Citizens Get One Month to Object

The Maharashtra Government has proposed deleting ‘Natural Area’ reservations on two Salt Pan Division plots to rezone them for warehousing and IAS gymkhana use. Citizens have one month to submit objections. In a city struggling for green spaces, critics warn this could set a dangerous precedent.